Supplier Quality Engineer
About The Position
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. At Sensus, a Xylem brand, we don’t just react to problems—we design them out before they happen. As part of Xylem, a global leader in water technology, we’re looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges, elevating supplier performance, and driving measurable impact across a global supply base. If you’re the kind of engineer who spots risk before others see it, leads with data, and pushes suppliers (and teams) to be better every day—this role is built for you.
Requirements
- 5 -7 years in a manufacturing quality environment
- Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Electro -mechanical experience (plastic molding, machining, stamping, casting, PCBA, etc.)
- Expertise in root cause analysis, 8D, SPC, and process capability (CpK)
- Working knowledge of ISO quality systems
- Experience with tools like MiniTab or similar statistical software
- Confidence leading audits, influencing suppliers, and driving accountability
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels
Nice To Haves
- Willingness to travel up to 25% within North America
Responsibilities
- Lead rapid response investigations, driving root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions
- Conduct and support supplier audits, identifying gaps and implementing sustainable improvements
- Develop and manage supplier scorecards, turning performance data into action
- Partner with Engineering to define Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements and robust gaging plans
- Support new product launches, ensuring suppliers are ready from day one
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across global suppliers
- Ensure effective execution of PPAP, APQP, SPC, and other quality frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce risk, improve reliability, and exceed customer expectations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
